“Today’s episode reflects on the intrinsic joy of learning, contrasting it with a purely rational, utilitarian view of knowledge. The author of the source article, Dr. Jaime Hoerricks, critiques the notion that AI can replace genuine learning and thinking, emphasising the importance of content knowledge as a foundation for critical thought. Dr. Hoerricks then explores alternative “autistic ways of knowing” where knowledge is a deeply personal and immersive experience, akin to inhabiting a forest rather than climbing a ladder. This perspective connects with a fascination for the fae and liminal spaces, suggesting a kinship between neurodivergent experiences and mythic realms where knowledge is felt and remembered rather than strictly acquired. Ultimately, Dr. Hoerricks positions this wonder-driven, deeply felt knowledge as a form of resistance and belonging.”
Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/knowledge-as-wonder-a-journey-beyond
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